Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

Community

Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Give Back to Black BC Founder Shanique Kelly is bringing low-barrier funding to Black folks in BC.

March 1, 2022

What's trending

Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men

I binged Season 2 of Love Is Blind in under 48 hours.

February 28, 2022

Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

"How do I straight up tell my parents I'm going on a date?"

February 28, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

The things I hated this week.

February 25, 2022

Conversation

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

A roundup of the most outlandish excuses you’ve told your parents so you can date in peace.

February 23, 2022

Conversation

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

It seems important to give voice to the part of my body that you put the most emphasis on.

February 23, 2022

Arts & culture

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Shakun Batra’s latest film features a nuanced portrayal of grief, mental illness and family conflict

February 22, 2022

Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Answering your burning questions.

February 22, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

Things I hated and loved to hate.

February 18, 2022

News

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.

February 17, 2022

Community

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

How a performer from Bhatinda, Punjab is breaking barriers in traditionally white, queer spaces.

February 17, 2022

News

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?

February 17, 2022

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Conversation

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year

Struggling through my daughter’s separation anxiety this past year has been tough.

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9/7/22

Arts & culture

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger

Why my 16-year-old self would have loved Never Have I Ever

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9/7/22

Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur

Insights from trailblazing South Asians.

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9/7/22

Conversation

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love

A gentle love is an unwavering partnership, grounded in flaws, change, and joy.

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8/31/22

Arts & culture

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

Ikky gives late Punjabi singer Soni Pabla a comeback to continue his legacy

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8/31/22

Arts & culture

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

A review of Fatima Farheen Mirza’s debut novel and the interweaving themes it explores

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8/25/22

Conversation

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

The Paul Brar’s and Andrew Tate’s of the world can be found in our own homes.

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8/23/22

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Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

India pushes political agenda by punishing Ranveer Singh for self-expression

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8/17/22

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

All ARTICLES

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

Somatic Play

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

All ARTICLES

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

Somatic Play

Browse by Topic

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